Slowing Down And Stopping Your Horse
How you approach slowing down and stopping depends on your horse. On a colt, or a horse that is not always wanting to go faster than you are asking, tipping
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Backing Your Horse
Backing your horse is one of the best exercises there is for building strength and balance. The main thing to remember when teaching this is that you are not pulling
Is Your Horse Straight?
The perfect place for your horse to be is straight in between your legs and reins. This place is called being ‘neutral’ or ‘straight’. And this is the place where
On The Trail
Of course, every rider wants to stay safe on the trail. Trail riding can be great mental therapy for both the horse and the rider. It should be an enjoyable
Collection | What It Is and What It Is Not
There is a lot of misunderstanding about collection – what it is and what it is not. First we will identify what it is. Collection is when a horse lightens
How To Get And Keep Your Horse’s Attention
This article lays out some handy tips to get and keep your horse’s attention. If your horse is so distracted that he can’t focus on you, it will be very
What Should I Teach My Horse?
People can get bogged down with the question of what they should actually teach their horse. After all, what does my horse really need to know? For example, why would
Transitions
One of the most beneficial, and most neglected, exercises we can do with our horses is up/down speed transitions. There is something almost magical that is accomplished by consistently doing
Rider Confidence | How To Build It
Rider confidence is something every horse owner desires. But, many people struggle with a lack of confidence when they are working with or riding their horse. This may stem from